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CHALLENGE: Hidden in Geography
Use these simplified shapes of France and Sweden to create something using either Manupix's or Noet's award winning palettes.

In the red corner, we have Manupix's palette, from France.

And over in the blue corner we have Noet's palette, from Sweden.

Special thanks to Jinn for the idea of using country shapes as a pixel art canvas. Here are two examples to illustrate the idea.

Canvas Size - Use one of the templates above. You  may rotate or flip the canvases as long as you don't distort any  pixels while transforming the shape ie. you need to just stick to rotating at 90 or 180 degree angles.

Colours - Max 17. Use only colours from your country's palette shown above (plus transparency). So, if you pick Manupix/France, use the first palette; if you pick Noet/Sweden, use the second palette. No palette swapping.

Transparency - Required. Must only be used outside your chosen country's shape.

Animation - Optional.

CHALLENGE RULES
Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox.
Only new pixels allowed.
Open to all members.
Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART.
CHALLENGE JUDGING
Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged.
Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries.
Winner announced the following week.

CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES
Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy.
Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet.
'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter.
No matter what happens you get challenged :)

CHALLENGE VOTING
Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!
CHALLENGE AWARDS
The Hidden in Geography pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:

Peace, Bro by Jinn
The Wanderer by a3um
The Conqueror by a3um

Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! 

The scholar by Arkan85
Grandpa Radiation by Xamllew
Sweden Lizard with Ghost by Ego
Peaceful day for sunbathing by xoLz
I didn't think turbans were French by Future endeavours
France Underwater by dpixel
Valkyrie by vierbit
Cool hat , bro by The_Merc_FCS
Göran the Prince of Pop by ErekT
not a good day for froglegs in france ... by codewarrior
Heads by xxmantisxx
The Aztecs and Conquistadors by LBpixels
In the jungle of Sweden by Super17
Get Thou To Bed, Or No Presents For You! by Kravvon Nar'roth

Edited by skamocore - 21 November 2011 at 12:45am

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administrator Admiral Joined: 03 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: CHALLENGE 11/21/2011: Hidden in Geography Posted: 21 November 2011 at 12:01am
	CHALLENGE: Hidden in Geography Use these simplified shapes of France and Sweden to create something using either Manupix's or Noet's award winning palettes. In the red corner, we have Manupix's palette, from France. And over in the blue corner we have Noet's palette, from Sweden. Special thanks to Jinn for the idea of using country shapes as a pixel art canvas. Here are two examples to illustrate the idea. Canvas Size - Use one of the templates above. You may rotate or flip the canvases as long as you don't distort any pixels while transforming the shape ie. you need to just stick to rotating at 90 or 180 degree angles. Colours - Max 17. Use only colours from your country's palette shown above (plus transparency). So, if you pick Manupix/France, use the first palette; if you pick Noet/Sweden, use the second palette. No palette swapping. Transparency - Required. Must only be used outside your chosen country's shape. Animation - Optional. CHALLENGE RULES Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox. Only new pixels allowed. Open to all members. Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART. CHALLENGE JUDGING Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged. Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries. Winner announced the following week. CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy. Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet. 'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter. No matter what happens you get challenged :) CHALLENGE VOTING Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge! CHALLENGE AWARDS The Hidden in Geography pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces: Peace, Bro by Jinn The Wanderer by a3um The Conqueror by a3um Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! The scholar by Arkan85 Grandpa Radiation by Xamllew Sweden Lizard with Ghost by Ego Peaceful day for sunbathing by xoLz I didn't think turbans were French by Future endeavours France Underwater by dpixel Valkyrie by vierbit Cool hat , bro by The_Merc_FCS Göran the Prince of Pop by ErekT not a good day for froglegs in france ... by codewarrior Heads by xxmantisxx The Aztecs and Conquistadors by LBpixels In the jungle of Sweden by Super17 Get Thou To Bed, Or No Presents For You! by Kravvon Nar'roth Edited by skamocore - 21 November 2011 at 12:45am
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 12:48am
	w00t, I'm in;)
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sasuke91 Midshipman Joined: 13 December 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 1:16am
	so we can just draw anything but just using 1 of thse canvas? or do u have to draw something realated to that country
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jeremy Rear Admiral Joined: 25 November 2024 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 1704	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 3:37am
	France has some real ugly corners... @sasuke: yup
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 3:45am
	@Jeremy: I really like the mask in the top left corner of France. And which of the two of Sasuke's choices did you say "yup" to?
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skamocore Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3866	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 4:03am
	@Airstyle - it can be anything you want.
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dpixel Commander Joined: 03 February 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 10:26am
	Of course I had to try Manupix's palette. WIP:
	hehe (ಠ_ಠ ) o_- :p
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Kravvon Nar'roth Seaman Joined: 05 March 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 12:29pm
	My first time using a restricted palette. I'm so horribly lost. :/ But I really want to learn to use palettes better, so I'm trying to tackle it as best I can.
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Night Commander Joined: 29 January 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 168	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 2:12pm
	Mehh, I'll probably not finish it anyways. :P
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 3:19pm
	wip
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Xamllew Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 3:55pm
	@LBpixels: Please do finish it, it's looking good. Edited by Xamllew - 21 November 2011 at 3:55pm
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Trick17 Commander Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 120	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 4:11pm
	Nobody using Sweden yet? wip
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 4:28pm
	@Super17 Oh my gosh!!! That's looks amazing! I would have never saw that shape inside of Sweden!!! VERY nice work!!
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Jarlaxe Seaman Joined: 19 June 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 5:03pm
	WIP
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codewarrior Midshipman Joined: 22 February 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 5:31pm
	i couldnt help it--when i looked at the shape of france i saw this huge guy with his 50-th haircurl and the hillariously small feet.. either needs to go pee (therefore holding his belt) or trying to make a fancy dance pose ;) He's just roughly colored to lock the shapes. Dont know if i have the time to finish him, but for the sake of it.. posted ^.- and hopefully noone in france feels insulted.. as this version doesnt make the country look very heroic... =)
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Xamllew Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 6:14pm
	WIP "My hat is ruined!" Edited by Xamllew - 21 November 2011 at 6:15pm
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Leath Midshipman Joined: 10 October 2005 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 6:28pm
	Here is some inspiration. Long image: http://i.imgur.com/zPbfk.jpg Really nice stuffs so far.
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 7:45pm
	@Xamllew Oh, that's a good one! I like that a lot! The chin is funny!
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offwhite Midshipman Joined: 04 October 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 7:51pm
	WIP French revolution theme. So many great WIPs already! :D Edited by offwhite - 21 November 2011 at 7:52pm
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 7:52pm
	wip2
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offwhite Midshipman Joined: 04 October 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 8:06pm
	@a3um I'm speechless...
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wuhu Midshipman Joined: 15 March 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 42	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 8:26pm
	wah..good quality wips all round so far Edited by wuhu - 21 November 2011 at 8:34pm
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jeremy Rear Admiral Joined: 25 November 2024 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 1704	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 9:54pm

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ehtd Seaman Joined: 24 March 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 21 November 2011 at 11:39pm
	WIP - The Sworden
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 1:28am
	Don't know what to do with green area:[
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 1:30am
	Perhaps a swirling cloud effect? It'll be small, but at least it'll fill the spot.
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Calv Seaman Joined: 08 October 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 2:38am
	I think incorporate the green into the design, maybe armour on his shoulder and an axe/weapon on his back for the green on the right. All Looking good so far, I wanna do something for this challenge but, I don't think I'll have time. This could be a running theme going through all the countries.
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Trick17 Commander Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 120	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 5:04am
	@AirStyle: Thank you! *Originally posted by Calv* This could be a running theme going through all the countries. That would be very nice
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Trick17 Commander Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 120	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 8:40am
	wip2 I just have problems with the white holes. Maybe I put some leafs there or more lianas.
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dpixel Commander Joined: 03 February 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 8:51am
	There's a lot of finger pointing going on.
	hehe (ಠ_ಠ ) o_- :p
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offwhite Midshipman Joined: 04 October 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 9:21am
	@a3um: Maybe you could have some wreckage in the background? He looks like someone who's good at wrecking stuff.
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Slemsvampf Seaman Joined: 22 November 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 11:04am
	This palette hates me. I can't fix the face. I just can't F finish the face.
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Kravvon Nar'roth Seaman Joined: 05 March 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 12:05pm
	Bleurgh. :( Edited by Kravvon Nar'roth - 22 November 2011 at 12:59pm
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codewarrior Midshipman Joined: 22 February 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 1:09pm
	Viva la "Robolution"! ..and now they march to turn your country into a sea of fire.. >.> Edited by codewarrior - 22 November 2011 at 2:55pm
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dpixel Commander Joined: 03 February 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 2:59pm
	wip: I'd really like to work in some of the red more. Any ideas?
	hehe (ಠ_ಠ ) o_- :p
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Jinn Rear Admiral Joined: 15 June 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 3:12pm
	What about some coral in the left?
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codewarrior Midshipman Joined: 22 February 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 3:12pm
	@ dpixel: how about "corals" lots forms of them have tones from orange to red. And it would fit the water-theme u started. Not to mention they'd prolly offer good transitions to the other adjacent colors as of their colorvaration and shapes. Speaking of the shapes those might also be usefull to fill the uneven free spaces / the country shape. f.x. > Edited by codewarrior - 22 November 2011 at 3:13pm
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dpixel Commander Joined: 03 February 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 4:03pm
	Thanks guys. That's a pretty good idea. Whether I can pull it off is another story (At least making it look like coral). Off to do some research
	hehe (ಠ_ಠ ) o_- :p
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 8:14pm
	Noet's palette looks interesting - going to try Sweden:]
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Slemsvampf Seaman Joined: 22 November 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 8:17pm
	@a3um : I'm not only struggeling with his palette, Sweden has got a difficult shape too. If I weren't from Sweden myself I'd go with France. Gotta reprecent, you know. Edited by Slemsvampf - 22 November 2011 at 8:18pm
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 8:46pm
	@Super17: How about an elaborate headdress? Just throwing ideas around...
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 22 November 2011 at 11:08pm
	@Slemsvampf - haven't tried the palette yet, but the shape is difficult indeed... update Edited by a3um - 23 November 2011 at 3:28am
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Kravvon Nar'roth Seaman Joined: 05 March 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 8:28am
	Oh man, I am soooo getting my butt handed to me in this challenge. :P dPixel and a3um in particular just seem to work the palettes with incredible ease. Great work all around!
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Night Commander Joined: 29 January 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 168	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 8:35am
	More progress so far, any suggestions?
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MrBeast Midshipman Joined: 08 March 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 9:56am
	Horrible, I know. The palette is good for very small sprites I think, but at this size the other palette gives way more depth and possibilities.
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dpixel Commander Joined: 03 February 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 564	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 12:01pm
	@Kravvon - Thanks for the complement, but it's not easy for me at all. Corral Added: It seems to look better at 2X. Still working at it though.
	hehe (ಠ_ಠ ) o_- :p
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 12:53pm
	And the space has been filled!!!! AirStyle: Congratulation on your success! dpixel:Oh, thank you, thank you! Edited by AirStyle - 23 November 2011 at 12:54pm
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Zeratanus Commander Joined: 03 December 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 576	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 2:46pm
	Well, still VERY rough above and below the head, but here's my WIP. hoping to actually finish it sometime. I dont enter enough of these challenges (this will be my 2nd, and ive been here a while lol) Darn that palette for having no reds though. I'm going to have a heck of a time making that read as a giant leg of meat with a bite in it.
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AirStyle Commander Joined: 13 November 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 376	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 2:50pm
	@Zeratanus: I don't get what's going on above it, though. Is that a waterfall or something?
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Jinn Rear Admiral Joined: 15 June 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 23 November 2011 at 3:24pm
	I think it's a big porkchop :)
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